New Delhi: The Telecom Department is awaiting clarification from the Shipping Ministry over the area to be covered in the sea for mobile services under in-flight connectivity service before releasing the final rules. In-flight connectivity norms will also cover maritime transport.
“DoT is in final stage of issuing in-flight connectivity rules. The Shipping Ministry has to clarify whether the coverage for mobile services in water vessels is to be provided till territorial waters or EEZ (exclusive economic zone),” an official source told PTI.
Territorial water extends up to 12 nautical miles (around 22 kilometers) from coastal line of the country, while EEZ of the country covers up to 200 nautical miles.
“The framework will be issued as soon as the DoT receives clarification from the Shipping Ministry. It is expected to be completed very soon,” the source said.
16/09/18 PTI/Business Line
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“DoT is in final stage of issuing in-flight connectivity rules. The Shipping Ministry has to clarify whether the coverage for mobile services in water vessels is to be provided till territorial waters or EEZ (exclusive economic zone),” an official source told PTI.
Territorial water extends up to 12 nautical miles (around 22 kilometers) from coastal line of the country, while EEZ of the country covers up to 200 nautical miles.
“The framework will be issued as soon as the DoT receives clarification from the Shipping Ministry. It is expected to be completed very soon,” the source said.
16/09/18 PTI/Business Line
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